Shields, who last fought at MW against Ed Herman, is currently suspended after testing positive for a banned substance. His decision win was overturned to a "No Contest" and he recently mentioned returning to welterweight.
Personally I think it's ridiculous for Diaz to get a title shot after losing to Carlos Condit, but it's even more ridiculous for Jake Shields to say that "Nick has done more" and that Hendricks should fight Shields. Diaz, while widely regarded as a top welterweight, has only two "quality" wins at welterweight since 2010 and they are Paul Daley and B.J. Penn. Hendricks destroyed Martin Kampmann and Jon Fitch in less than 60 seconds combined, and edged out a very formidable Josh Koscheck. Shields would be a massive step down for Hendricks and honestly if Shields cannot get that fight to the ground and keep it there, it would almost surely be a short night for Jake.

Hendricks has one of the strongest campaigns for a WW title shot ever. Beating Pierce,Fitch,Kos, and Kampmann..two of which got KTFO. Hendricks needs to think outside the box and fail a drug test. That will surely get him a title shot.

If you look past their last 2 fights, then Diaz has been sitting at the top of his division for far longer than Hendricks, and has a far better resume. Hendricks no doubt looks better in the last year than Diaz, but Diaz also has a ton more hype and reputation. I think Shields vs Hendricks pretty much guarantees Hendricks the next shot (unless GSP accepts Silva).

seriously jake shields? why is this guy still around? I hate the term "real fighter" but my god he is the closest thing from it. Shield's only weapon is transitioning.........that is it. I mean he is damn good at it but he is no threat from ANYWHERE.

seriously jake shields? why is this guy still around? I hate the term "real fighter" but my god he is the closest thing from it. Shield's only weapon is transitioning.........that is it. I mean he is damn good at it but he is no threat from ANYWHERE.

Wasn't Jake going off after his fight with Ed Herman that he needs to add muscle to his body to properly compete at Middleweight? Now he's challenging Welterweights?

No reason for Hendricks to take this fight. He is considered by most to be the number one contender, why is he going to fight a suspended fighter who only has one win in his last four fights? What does that do for him? If he doesn't get the GSP fight he should be fighting someone relevent in the division, Jake Ellenberger, Josh Koshcheck, Carlos Condit, Rory MacDonald.

Wasn't Jake going off after his fight with Ed Herman that he needs to add muscle to his body to properly compete at Middleweight? Now he's challenging Welterweights?

No reason for Hendricks to take this fight. He is considered by most to be the number one contender, why is he going to fight a suspended fighter who only has one win in his last four fights? What does that do for him? If he doesn't get the GSP fight he should be fighting someone relevent in the division, Jake Ellenberger, Josh Koshcheck, Carlos Condit, Rory MacDonald.

Absolutely, he has beaten Carlos Condit, Yushin Okami, hell the guy had a 15 fight win streak before GSP. However MMA is a sport of what have you done for me lately and lately he really hasn't done much. He is a great fighter, don't get me wrong, but he doesn't deserve a fight with Hendricks anymore than Diaz deserves a fight with GSP.